Ibec Podcasts

Ep. 90 / Ibec Responds

INSPIRE: Ireland’s Next Step in Biopharma Innovation

Dr Sinead Keogh, Director of BioPharmaChem Ireland and Ibec Head of Sectors, is joined by Jamie Guidera, interim COO at SSPC. Together, they explore the centre’s academic foundations, its powerful industry network, and how Ireland’s strategic positioning in a fast-moving global landscape of therapeutic discovery.

Ep. 15 / Work Talks

Empowering HR with AI and a future-fit strategy for growth

Vicky O'Neill is joined by Stephanie Prenderville, AI Expert and Global Change Leader, to explore a fresh, human-centric and practical approach to planning your AI roadmap and updating your strategy for the new world of work.

Ep. 89 / Ibec Responds

Budget 2026 – Investing in the Experience Economy

Aviné McNally, Head of Membership, Ibec, is joined by Catherine Toolan & Mary Considine to explore the need for increased investment in Ireland’s Experience Economy as part of Budget 2026.

Ep. 37 / KC Connect

Criminal Convictions and Background Checks – What can employers do?

Join Neil O'Brien and Antoinette Cunningham as they discuss the options for employers in carrying out criminal background checks in Ireland...

Ep. 30 / Ibec Responds

Reaction to Budget Day 2024

Join Ibec economists Gerard Brady and Hazel Ahern-Flynn as they give their reaction to Budget Day 2024.

Ep. 20 / Ibec Voices

Exploring Ireland's Women in Finance Charter

Patricia Callan, Head of Sectors and Director of Financial Services Ireland at Ibec, speaks to Minister of State... in the Department of Finance, Seán Fleming about the development of this important initiative.

Ep. 29 / Ibec Responds

Safeguarding Ireland's competitiveness: Budget 2024

A delicate balance between fair wages for employees and sustainable business operations.

Ep. 22 / Ibec Responds

COP27: Reflections with Minister Eamon Ryan

In the final episode of our Ibec Responds mini-series on COP27, Fergal O’Brien, Ibec Executive...